Taisetsu
Railway service in Hokkaido, Japan
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::summary Railway service in Hokkaido, Japan ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox rail service"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Taisetsu |
| image | File:KiHa 283 series DMU operating Taisetsu service at Asahikawa Station.jpg |
| caption | KiHa 283 series DMU operating Limited Express Taisetsu service at Asahikawa Station in October 2023 |
| type | Special Rapid |
| status | Operational |
| locale | Japan |
| predecessor | Okhotsk |
| first | {{Plainlist |
| operator | JR Hokkaido |
| formeroperator | JNR |
| start | |
| stops | 11 |
| end | |
| distance | 237.7 km (147.7 mi) |
| journeytime | 3 hours 45 minutes approx |
| frequency | 2 return services daily |
| line_used | Sekihoku Main Line |
| class | Non-Reserved |
| access | Yes |
| entertainment | None |
| sleeping | None |
| observation | None |
| catering | None |
| otherfacilities | Toilets |
| stock | H100 series DEMUs |
| gauge | |
| el | None |
| speed | 95 km/h |
| owners | JR Hokkaido |
| :: |
| name = Taisetsu | image = File:KiHa 283 series DMU operating Taisetsu service at Asahikawa Station.jpg | image_width = | caption = KiHa 283 series DMU operating Limited Express Taisetsu service at Asahikawa Station in October 2023 | type = Special Rapid | status = Operational | locale = Japan | predecessor = Okhotsk | first = {{Plainlist|
- 29 June 1947 (Express)
- 4 March 2017 (Limited Express)
- 15 March 2025 (Special Rapid) | last = | successor = | operator = JR Hokkaido | formeroperator = JNR | start = | stops = 11 | end = | distance = 237.7 km (147.7 mi) | journeytime = 3 hours 45 minutes approx | frequency = 2 return services daily | trainnumber = | line_used = Sekihoku Main Line | class = Non-Reserved | access = Yes | seating = | entertainment = None | sleeping = None | observation = None | catering = None | otherfacilities = Toilets | stock = H100 series DEMUs | gauge = | el = None | speed = 95 km/h | owners = JR Hokkaido | routenumber = | map = | map_state =
The Taisetsu is a special rapid service operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) between and in Hokkaido via the Sekihoku Main Line since 15 March 2025. The service was formerly classified as a limited express train from 4 March 2017 until 14 March 2025. The Taisetsu name was also formerly used for express services operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) and later by JR Hokkaido from June 1947 until March 1992.
Service outline
, two return services operate daily between and on the Sekihoku Main Line, supplementing the Okhotsk limited express services operating between and Abashiri.
Stops
Trains stop at the following stations:
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Rolling stock
As of 15 March 2025, Taisetsu services are normally formed of H100 series diesel-electric multiple units (DEMU) railcars, with monoclass non-reserved seats.
Former
Until 17 March 2023, services were formed of 4-car KiHa 183 series diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains as shown below. All cars were no-smoking.
Until the end of limited express services on 14 March 2025, 3-car KiHa 283 series diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains, with monoclass passenger accommodation. ::data[format=table]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Accommodation | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-reserved | Non-reserved | Reserved | Reserved | Green | Reserved | |
| Toilet | Toilet | |||||
| :: |
File:JNR 183 series DMU 011.JPG|A KiHa 183 series four-car train on an Okhotsk service in 2009
History
1947–1963
The train service that was later to become the Taisetsu was first introduced on 29 June 1947 as an unnamed steam-hauled express service operating between and via and . The train received the name Taisetsu from 1 April 1951.
This service ran until 31 May 1963, after which it was replaced by the Lilac service.
1963–1992
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/JNR_14_PCseries_suhahu14_taisetsu_sapporo.jpg" caption="A ''Taisetsu'' overnight service in 1986"] ::
From 1 June 1963, the Taisetsu service operated as an express between Sapporo and Abashiri, via Asahikawa. This service was discontinued from the start of the revised timetable on 14 March 1992.
2017– 2025
The Taisetsu name was revived from 4 March 2017 as a limited express service operating between and on the Sekihoku Main Line.
References
References
- (13 December 2024). "2025年３⽉ダイヤ改正について".
- link. (5 March 2017). Japan Railfan Magazine Online. Koyusha Co., Ltd.
- (16 December 2022). "JR北海道，3月18日にダイヤ改正を実施 〜特急"オホーツク"・"大雪"のすべてをキハ283系化". Koyusha Co., Ltd..
- (2017). "JR Hokkaido Train Guide". Hokkaido Railway Company.
- (18 March 2023). "特急"オホーツク"・"大雪"，キハ283系による運転に". Koyusha Co., Ltd..
- Teramoto. Mitsuteru. Chuoshoin Publishing Co., Ltd.. (23 July 2001)
- Railway Journal. (August 1995)
- link. (4 March 2017). Fukushima Minpo. Fukushima-Minpo Co., Ltd.
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